Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker

We Do Social Work; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Social Work in the West Midlands is recruiting a Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker to support children without a school place and help them access education. The role is fast-paced and requires strong administrative skills and attention to deadlines, with hybrid working and two days on-site each month.

You will manage data, coordinate support plans, liaise with schools and stakeholders, and ensure timely actions.

Qualifications

• Must have strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Proficient data entry, data analysis and IT skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Flexible, resilient and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to the Fair Access and Missing Education team.
• Maintain accurate records and complete data entry tasks.
• Analyse data and prepare information to support decision-making.
• Help coordinate support plans and actions to reintegrate children into education.
• Work with stakeholders to support access to appropriate school placements.
• Monitor cases, follow up on actions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support smooth running of the service.

Skills

Administrative skills

Data entry

Data analysis

IT skills

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade 5+

Job description

Job Opportunity: Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and proactive Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker to support children and young people who do not currently have a school place and help them access suitable education.

This is a fast-paced role that requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to the Fair Access and Missing Education team.
• Maintain accurate records and complete data entry tasks.
• Analyse data and prepare information to support effective decision-making.
• Help coordinate support plans and actions to reintegrate children and young people into education.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to support access to appropriate school placements.
• Monitor cases, follow up on actions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support the smooth running of the service.

About You

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good data entry, data analysis and IT skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines.
• A flexible, resilient and proactive approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 5 or above.
• Previous experience in administration, project support or school admissions is beneficial but not essential.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position: 37 hours per week.
• Hybrid working, with just two days on-site per month.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys administrative and coordination work and wants to make a positive difference by helping children and young people access education.

If you are organised, adaptable and ready to take on a varied role in a busy team, we would love to hear from you